Department: Administration
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph
Temporary full-time from 11/23/2026 to 08/31/2028 Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent
If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.
Career Opportunities (sapsf.com)
General Purpose
The School of Continuing Studies at the University of Guelph delivers and supports a range of in-demand and on-trend non-degree programming to serve the current and emerging needs of our internal and external communities, industries and partners. Through our programs and services, we share the expertise of the University of Guelph beyond the University’s boundaries to help build healthy, thriving and sustainable communities in the rapidly evolving context of our region. We are a revenue generating enterprise within the University.
As leaders in lifelong learning and professional development, we create innovative and relevant learning experiences that meet the personal, professional and career learning needs of local and international audiences. We are guided by learner-centred principles that are reflected in our diverse programs and rich learning experiences for lifelong learners. We strategically integrate pedagogy with education technology in the design, development and delivery of our programs to provide engaging, efficient and accessible learning.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Leaner Services, the Learner Success Advisor (LSA) is responsible for providing academic advice and counselling to current and prospective students throughout their learner journey with the School. This includes but is not limited to advice on program admissibility, course selection, financial assistance, academic consideration, academic accessibility accommodations and pathway planning. The LSA leads the School’s academic review and bursary committees while also representing the School on a variety of University committees including academic advising and calendar review committees. The LSA must keep up to date with changes to University academic policies and procedures that affect SCS programs, particularly pathways programs. The LSA is tasked with exploring potential avenues to expand advising services within the School, including career advising.
Requirements
The University recognizes that no individual will have the following skills and experience in equal measure, but the qualifications below will be used to assess candidates:
- An undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology) and 2-3 years of related experience advising students from a variety of backgrounds
- Ability to problem solve and innovate to help meet learner needs
- A good understanding of student privacy regulations, information security and working with confidential information
- An ability to approach difficult situations with tact and compassion
- Familiarity with student information systems including Colleague and Modern Campus Extended Education
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- An additional language is not required, but considered an asset (e.g., French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, etc.)
Employee Type: Regular Position Number: 10025014
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.
Posting Date: 10/19/2026 Closing Date: 10/26/2026
